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I used a Case-Mate case for my Incredible for a while (and had switched back to it from the otterbox just recently), and noticed today they have a case for the Thunderbolt. Shows in stock, but no picture, so I ordered one. Soon as I get it I'll post up some pictures. Hopefully it looks like the Desire case. Ordered it priority mail, so hopefully I'll have it by Monday.
They just updated with pictures.
That's a good looking case.
My shipping info shows it's coming from Atlanta, so I MAY have it tomorrow. I've been happy with my Case-Mate case for my Inc (I have the Otterbox Defender for it as well, for when I'm going out on site and need the extra protection), so I'm hoping this case will work as well.
Only issue I can see at all is the possibility of making a large phone too large, lol.
It also looks like they have raised up the power button, so it'll be easier to find in the dark, the one on the unit now is so recessed that I have a hard time hitting it, or even finding it at times.
Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered mine. I love Case Mate. I used to have one for my Blackberry and loved them. I got a Seidio innocase surface from Amazon, but like mentioned before, the power/lock button is hard enough to press, it is really hard with the innocase as it is in a hole. I am going to be returning my Seidio. Can't wait to get this one. I used this coupon code and got $7 off and free standard shipping. CM02-AR20
LOL, I forgot to check for coupons. Should have remembered that from when I got my Inc case.
Wonder if this one comes with a screen protector like the Inc case did? Won't matter since I ordered a Boxwave at the same time, but haven't gotten shipping info on that one yet..
I'm waiting for a Barely There version for my TB. Hope there's one out soon.
Just ordered mine with the coupon code. Thanks for the heads up. I like the white one.
Got my case in just a few minutes ago, and the only complaint I have so far, the power button is damn hard to press. It appears to be easier to find, but requires a pretty stiff press to get it to register. Volume buttons are easily pressed, so maybe it's just stiff. Otherwise the case looks good. I'll use it for now, but hopefully I'll find one I like as much as my old Casemate case for the Inc (which they don't even show on their page anymore). It was a 2 piece design, similar to the Seidio Active cases, rubber case with a hard plastic shell around that. This case is just one piece you snap your phone into.
At least the screen won't touch if you lay it face down, and it appears to be a PITA to remove easily, so swapping batteries out would be a chore as well.
Ok as an update, at this point I can't really recommend this case, it pretty much requires 2 hands to unlock the device. The power button on the case is recessed on the inside (like it would be for the volume buttons, since they protrude), and it requires the button to be depressed down into the shell a fair distance before it makes contact with the power button. I'm sure a shim could be placed in there to make easier contact, but honestly I shouldn't have to do that on a 35$ case. I'd expect it on a cheapie, but not at that price point. I've submitted a support request about it, and hopefully it will be addressed. Otherwise, I'd avoid this particular case for now.
With the case on, in my cardock, if the screen should turn off for any reason, you'll knock it out of the mount trying to turn it back on..
That's too bad, I was liking the look of this case. Let me ask you, is the inner case soft rubber and the outer shell hard plastic? This is what I'm looking for in a case cuz I used Seidio on my last two phones and dirt gets trapped between the phone and the hard shell and scratches the phone anyway. Unless you take it off daily and blow the fine dust out of it, it ends up scathing the phone anyway. I don't think this will happen with a soft rubber inner case. At least I hope not. Right now I'm using it naked so I have to find a case soon!
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Ok as an update, at this point I can't really recommend this case, it pretty much requires 2 hands to unlock the device. The power button on the case is recessed on the inside (like it would be for the volume buttons, since they protrude), and it requires the button to be depressed down into the shell a fair distance before it makes contact with the power button. I'm sure a shim could be placed in there to make easier contact, but honestly I shouldn't have to do that on a 35$ case. I'd expect it on a cheapie, but not at that price point. I've submitted a support request about it, and hopefully it will be addressed. Otherwise, I'd avoid this particular case for now.
With the case on, in my cardock, if the screen should turn off for any reason, you'll knock it out of the mount trying to turn it back on..
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bummed because i bought one of the white ones. vzw conned me into one of their cases but told me to return it within 14 days. it is the uglier than all hell though
If you put a bit of plastic, or a couple folds of a a business card up in the power button on the case, it's not nearly so bad. I'm hoping that Case-Mate will address the problem, but with a shim in there it works ok (I can turn on the screen about 90% of the time one-handed with a small strip of a business card folded over 3 times in there). The case is all one piece, with the rubber part covering the entire inside of the case. The fit is pretty good as well, but the raised CM logo on the back is a pain (phone doesn't sit level because of it on the back, I'll end up fixing that with an exacto knife at some point). It also picks up fingerprints on the back side just like the screen does on the front, badly, lol. The pictures show it more of a dull finish, but it's most definitely glossy. I'll try to get some pictures of the inside of the case this afternoon.
After living with it for a day, I can say I'm 50/50 on recommending it, if the power button problem is fixed by CM on newer models, then that'd go to around 80/20 for it (I'd rather have it NOT be glossy not that it's in my hands).
Luckily for me I had just ordered this case and had time to cancel it (went though amazon.com payments). I am also going to email them about the issues and see what they say. If its a problem I will just wait for otterbox or another brand to come out.
Here's a few pictures without the phone in it (you can see the little piece of paper in the first picture up in the power button location). If you look at the last picture, you'll see how far the power button is recessed inside the case, I feel it should have either been flush, or recessed like it is, with a small rubber protrusion/bar that actually contacts the physical button (like on an Otterbox case, they make great contact). If they had done that, you'd have NO issues with that button making proper contact. As it is, without the shim in there, I have to actually use a fingernail to press the button DOWN into the plastic surround to make contact.
Heffe2001,
How is the case other then the button issue?
Fit is fine, it keeps the phone's face off the desk when it's face down. It's NOT going to pop out of this case easily, lol. If you're into changing batteries often, it may be a pain to get it on and off frequently. The back side also picks up scratches fairly easily. Other than that, it'll work till I find something I like better.
Unlike the Case-Mate tough case for the Inc, the case doesn't actually cover the screen protector I'm using at all, so I had an issue with it in my pocket where the screen protector pealed back a tad on the corner, but you can't fault the case for that (I usually don't stick a phone in my pocket, just haven't found a belt-case/pouch for this phone with this case that I like yet). Why couldn't they have made a clip holster for this case and sold it with it??
Just for reference, this is what I'm coming from on my Inc (I also have an otterbox defender I use when I am going out on site, need more protection then than my day-to-day activities).
(EDIT) Let me also say, once you have the case on the phone, it doesn't move around in it, it's a very good, tight fit. I don't think you'll get any scratches from it. It also has a good feel in your hand, due to the rubber bumpers where you grip the phone. If they can get the button fixed (or you shim it up like I have), I think most people would like it. Also, as an aside, they are sending me another case so I can see if it's a manufacturing defect, or if it's the same on all the cases, I finally heard back from their tech support about my issues.
pretty cool case
not a bad case but very scratch prone fixed the power button issue easily
Nice case thinking about getting it if issues fixed
I just posted this review on Amazon, but figured you guys might like it too. Hope it helps you make your choice. I think this one will work for me until I make the final decision whether to keep my xoom or not.
Here's a link to the Amazon listing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QKLPUY/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img
There's also a red one, but no amazon prime: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004US57G0?tag=5336653508-20
First: this is a cheap case. If you want an expensive case, don't look in the $15 range. You will need to spend at least 3 times that to get a "nice" case.
Now that we have that over with, I just got this case yesterday and I'm happy with it. not "5 stars" happy, but it works. Here's what I think you want to know:
1) It is not made of quality material, but I think it will hold up for a bit. I wouldn't expect it to last if given to a child or left in a backpack.
2) It will not protect the sides or corners of your xoom. They're exposed, and the bottom corners may stick out just a hair. Not a problem if you're like me and very careful with your electronics.
3) The case does not stand upright, and doesn't hold iself up for typing very well. You can mess with it to get it up at a bit of an angle for typing, but it's weak material and just slumps down after a while. I assume this will get worse as the material breaks-in.
4) The cutouts are poorly done. You can see that they're done seperately (one for the speaker, the other for the camera-speaker-power button) and they don't line up with each other. Also, because the xoom isn't held perfectly into the case, they don't always line up perfectly with the case (but this will be a problem with everything but a very tight case). The worst part is that the power button is partially covered by the case. Whoever the genius was that decided to put the power button there is really at fault, but this case makes it more difficult. I plan to find an exacto knife and open it up a bit to make the button accessible.
5) Two things are incorrect in the description: there is no "built-in pockets for documents" and it didn't come with a wristband. Fine by me; I don't think pockets would get used, and I don't really get the gimmick of a plastic bracelet...
6) The latch is only semi-usable (it's a pain to get it into the slot, and doesn't really hold it closed anyways) and it covers the ports when it's used. Really, just setting it off to the side would have solved this problem, or make it wider with a hole in the bottom to allow cabling. The strap is the biggest design flaw... Very irritating, but not fatal.
OK, so I've been very critical, but I gave it 4 stars. Why? Well, it's $15, it serves its purpose (to allow me to put my expensive electronic thing in my bag and take it away), and I don't think it's going to break any time soon (though I may try to modify the strap to be, well, useable...). Like I said at the beginning; if you want a nice case, spend the money for one. If you want a cheap case so you can safely take this thing outside: here you go.
***UPDATE: Nothing above is incorrect, except that as it's aged, the bottom corner straps have sagged and now it's a bit off. I'm getting the Acase (to keep the corners protected). 2 stars now.
OK, two updates from my original post:
1) I used an exacto knife to make the power button more accessible. It works much better now--in fact better than without the case since the hole guides your finger to the power button--but it looks like crap. The case is velvety fabric over cardboard, so cutting into is exposed the cardboard. Oh well, I said it's a cheap case, and it's a small flaw, so I'll live.
2) The case DOES actually stand up on a table. It's not perfect, and falls over if the cat knocks it, but it does stand up. I was wrong in my first post: as the material wore in it became easier.
1. Unable to hold and operate it with the thumb of the hand that is holding it, must use two hand;
2. Yes you can fold the cover back to use your thumb, but this will eventually make the edge worn off easily, and also create ugly lines along the edge surface
Any comments?
Tried it for a day and found out it's very annoying. It protects the screen from dust and all but it also makes it more harder to hold the phone, let alone do any business with it.
ashn2k said:
Tried it for a day and found out it's very annoying. It protects the screen from dust and all but it also makes it more harder to hold the phone, let alone do any business with it.
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Yes, this is the problem of all horizontally-opened covers like Zenus, not just the Samsung flip-cover.
Same here. I used another flip cover case (from another third-party vendor that I shall not name). Very elegant and beautiful case, but the flip cover always stands in the way of me operating the phone. I got tired of it after a few days, and switched back to my slim case (which only covers the back).
After all, this device is phone first, tablet second. I need to be able to quickly access it to take phone calls, send messages, etc., without the hassle of constantly opening the flip cover.
But to give the flip-cover case some credit, it is very nice for reading an ebook on the Note. It makes the device feel like a real paperback. You can actually hold on to the flip cover with your left hand and read.
Totally agree. Waiting for my tpu case to come in.... Andmy sgp ultra crystal screen protector.
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I finally got my Voia CleanUP case from Voia.
Was really looking forward to this case, with the quick-open cover and the slick looks that were offered on the website: http://www.voia.co.kr/goods/view?no=362
However after using it for a while I'm extremely disappointed with it, and I feel the quick cover/quick open feature isn't all that useful and somewhat gimmicky. Here's a quick review.
General Notes:
- The transaction was quick and easy, even from Korea. Very nice job by Voia here.
- I've posted an album of the phone installed in the case here: http://imgur.com/a/rJSLJ
Pros:
- Very nice looking case, really like the "brushed metal" look on the front of it.
- Fairly slim, keeps the bulk of the phone down
- The Quick-Open feature is somewhat nice, but also a con. The case doesn't seem to utilize the second screen function any differently than without it, but turning the phone on and off with the flip of the cover is pretty cool. I guess.
- Phone fits snugly and easily in the case
Cons
- The quick-open flap doesn't stay closed, flush with the phone (see photos). This was the most frustrating part for me because it actually makes the phone kind of a pain to just pick up and use since you'll be fumbling with the partially opened cover.
- The Quick-cover feature to turn the phone off and on is pretty poorly implemented. Flipping the case closed to turn off the phone is actually quite nice. However turning it on, especially if you use fingerprints, is a pain. When I open the case I flip the cover all the way back behind the phone. However this completely blocks the fingerprint sensor. So instead you have to flip the case open half way with one hand and use your other hand to put in your fingerprint. I'm not too sure there is much Voia could have done here, but this makes the phone fairly inconvenient to use
- The corner bumpers are just hard plastic. While it offers better than no protection at all, any fall from even a marginally significant height will not be cushioned by the hard plastic. If you drop the phone on the left side where the spine of the cover is, there is absolutely no protection at all. If you're looking for good drop protection for your new V20, I wouldn't go with this
- The volume buttons.... this one doesn't make sense to me. When the case is closed the volume buttons are covered by the spine of the cover. You can still use them, but you have to sort of guess where they are. When the case is open they're, oddly enough, even harder to get to as the folded spine of the cover blocks your thumb from getting right to them. You'll see in the photos.
Overall for about $25 this case was a huge let down. It does more to make the phone inconvenient to use than convenient. I'm going to get in touch with Voia to see about getting a refund. Maybe somebody else will have a different experience.
I've got this case as well & have never been a huge fan of this style of case as it is,at least not for a daily driver:
All cases such as this seem to get in the way of usability one way or the other.
I use mine for those times when I leave the house & know I won't be using the phone much at all,the main benefit being while in-pocket,the front flap serves to protect the phone from other items in my pocket (keys/etc...).
It's a well-crafted case & I don't have the problem with the front flap staying partially open as you do (perhaps check that the phone is fully seated in the case,I had this problem at 1st).However,those looking for bullet-proof protection a la Otterbox should look elsewhere,as this style of case isn't built to withstand anything more than minor bumps/drops/etc....
I recommend this case for those that use this type of case,but,with reservations,as you noted regarding using the fingerprint scanner.
ZeppelinJ0 said:
I finally got my Voia CleanUP case from Voia.
Was really looking forward to this case, with the quick-open cover and the slick looks that were offered on the website: http://www.voia.co.kr/goods/view?no=362
However after using it for a while I'm extremely disappointed with it, and I feel the quick cover/quick open feature isn't all that useful and somewhat gimmicky. Here's a quick review.
General Notes:
- The transaction was quick and easy, even from Korea. Very nice job by Voia here.
- I've posted an album of the phone installed in the case here: http://imgur.com/a/rJSLJ
Pros:
- Very nice looking case, really like the "brushed metal" look on the front of it.
- Fairly slim, keeps the bulk of the phone down
- The Quick-Open feature is somewhat nice, but also a con. The case doesn't seem to utilize the second screen function any differently than without it, but turning the phone on and off with the flip of the cover is pretty cool. I guess.
- Phone fits snugly and easily in the case
Cons
- The quick-open flap doesn't stay closed, flush with the phone (see photos). This was the most frustrating part for me because it actually makes the phone kind of a pain to just pick up and use since you'll be fumbling with the partially opened cover.
- The Quick-cover feature to turn the phone off and on is pretty poorly implemented. Flipping the case closed to turn off the phone is actually quite nice. However turning it on, especially if you use fingerprints, is a pain. When I open the case I flip the cover all the way back behind the phone. However this completely blocks the fingerprint sensor. So instead you have to flip the case open half way with one hand and use your other hand to put in your fingerprint. I'm not too sure there is much Voia could have done here, but this makes the phone fairly inconvenient to use
- The corner bumpers are just hard plastic. While it offers better than no protection at all, any fall from even a marginally significant height will not be cushioned by the hard plastic. If you drop the phone on the left side where the spine of the cover is, there is absolutely no protection at all. If you're looking for good drop protection for your new V20, I wouldn't go with this
- The volume buttons.... this one doesn't make sense to me. When the case is closed the volume buttons are covered by the spine of the cover. You can still use them, but you have to sort of guess where they are. When the case is open they're, oddly enough, even harder to get to as the folded spine of the cover blocks your thumb from getting right to them. You'll see in the photos.
Overall for about $25 this case was a huge let down. It does more to make the phone inconvenient to use than convenient. I'm going to get in touch with Voia to see about getting a refund. Maybe somebody else will have a different experience.
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Agree with all your remarks. I've emailed Korea to see if they are changing the design at all. For me the biggest drawback is the cover not closing. If I put the phone down face down all the time to keep the case closed there's no point in having the window for the second screen. Will post if I get any satisfaction.
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I have the Spigen case, but was considering this one. I wish it would close completely. I would be sold! Thanks for the review. Please keep us updated as to whether they are changing the design.
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I also have the case.
The pros are the fact that the color actually matches (Titan in my case), It protects more than 80% of the screen when the door is closed and recesses the rear camera so putting it on a table will not scratch it.
I don't have an issue at all with the case door opening. As a matter of fact, I've had a spigen quick view case for my S4 which clipped close and it was a slight pain in the ass.
I like how the view hole doesn't block the camera. I at times wonder if they should have put a hole for the finger print as it is really annoying to open the phone and slip your right hand behind to access the fingerprint scanner. I also don't like how the volume buttons are blocked.
I'm happy with it over any of those worthless cases that only protect the back of the phone.
Also bought this case and is my favorite so far.
I found the following:
Although the cover didn't close all the way initially it now does. The binder side seems to stretch slightly with use until it's flush. Enough time in the pocket and it will become flush.
I wish it had a felt lined inside cover instead of just hard plastic
This case matches the contours really well and you can still enjoy the phone's design.
I really like having all the port side exposed so that cable and headphone blockage isn't an issue.
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Agree with all your remarks. I've emailed Korea to see if they are changing the design at all. For me the biggest drawback is the cover not closing. If I put the phone down face down all the time to keep the case closed there's no point in having the window for the second screen. Will post if I get any satisfaction.
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Just received full refund from Korea. Told me to keep the case. I'd definitely buy it again if they fix the fit.
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I have had the case about a week. Mine stays closed... perhaps a screen protector binding?
Very well made but yes you need to remember to use the fingerprint sensor with your right hand while opening. I find myself using the dot password more like I did on my g3 with the same type case. About ready to take a gromit hole punch and make a hole for my finger sensor : )
The materials are very slippery both closed and open. the one on my g3 was not nearly as slippery. Thinking of ideas to solve this that are clean.
I do like the protection for the front as I am hard on screens and dont like protectors.
It is also very thin which i like but as others mentioned not much protection. i dropped my g3 with a similar case several times. Some damage on the corners but the screen always survived. The case cracked on 3 corners : )
I switched to a tpu type case for a trip to Disneyland in case of dropping it but the thickness was a real pain. Jury is still out ...
Thanks to the OP for the review on this case (and for the heads up since I didn't know about this one yet) because I think I'll have to check it out, but I just a couple quick questions for anyone who might know.
How long did shipping take for you guys who have yours already? Also I bought a cheap flip case the day I got mine from Amazon and it's actually not as bad as I thought it would be, but does anyone know it it's possible to have the screen unlock when you flip it open but still be able to use your fingerprint everywhere else? Everytime I flip it open I have to put my pin number in (which I'd rather have it go straight to the screen) but if I want to disable it it also disables my fingerprint, does it anyone know if there's a way around that?
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Important update. Due to the hard plastic around the viewing window, it can cause scratches on your screen. I have a rectangular mark on the screen that can't be removed. This is a VERY STUPID move on the maker's part. How idiotic can a designer be?
esqueue said:
Important update. Due to the hard plastic around the viewing window, it can cause scratches on your screen. I have a rectangular mark on the screen that can't be removed. This is a VERY STUPID move on the maker's part. How idiotic can a designer be?
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Ok now damn that would certainly be one hell of a deal breaker imo! Sorry to hear about that with your phone and I hope you don't take this the wrong way because I'm definitely not trying to say you're mistaken or anything (I don't even have the case so I couldn't argue without what you're saying even if I could to), but I'm just wondering can anyone else who has this case also confirm this?
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I will kick off these reviews and first off mention that Caseborne has let some users try their cases free of charge in exchange for honest reviews. I was not pressured at all about providing positive feedback and in fact the owner seemed to really want to hear what elements could be improved upon.
That being said, here is my review of the Caseborne case for Z Fold 4
First off, this review is not going to be focused on the size of the case. It's massive. It was built for all encompassing protection with pretty much all built in functions that you can ask for. I really am not worried about dropping my phone in this case AT ALL. It is like insurance without paying insurance. So with that, let's get into the pros and the cons and decide it it's a buy.
Pro's
Hinge protection and S Pen Holder. This is seriously the most awesome hinge protection design I have seen. The hinge protector has two hinges itself that fold onto the back of the case. You can tell the designer really thought through the best way to do this. There are cutouts that the two hinges fold onto in the back of the case, all fitting together well like a puzzle. Honestly, it's brilliant. And incorporating the S Pen Holder into the hinge was a great move, and it works really well. It's not like some cases for the Folds that will mark up your S Pen with the tightness or are too loose. And the Pen is completely protected. It's great.
The kickstand. It's the perfect amount of tight, making it easy enough to flip out but not loose enough to rattle or come out on its own. It is something I commented about on one of Casebornes older models and they fixed it. So good on them for listening to feedback.
The cutouts. The cutouts are utter perfection, the manufacturer did a great job ensuring its all perfectly done. The fingerprint scanner cutout feels great and isn't blocked at all.
The little details. The raised nubs on the rear of the case that help the case sit flat when folded, the design elements that add to the look of the case but aren't overbearing. And thankfully it doesn't have any weird quips like "enjoy life" or say "camera" where the camera is.
The cons
The S Pen Holder housing is really tight. It's pretty difficult to get off and takes multiple tries sometimes. This may loosen up over time, but there is probably some improvement that can be done here, just like they did with their kickstand.
The volume buttons. I'm a little torn here because they function well but they feel sharp and protrude out of the side a little too much. Everything else feels so premium, I think these could have been a bit better. But again they function very well.
The case doesn't sit flat when unfolded. I mean we all knew this coming in, but using the kickstand is a necessity if are sitting at a table and want to use it unfolded. I don't know how you would solve this, I think it's either hinge protection or sit flat. But it's definitely the main thing that makes me debate whether to use a larger case like this vs a thinner case with no hinge protection.
All in all, this case is a masterclass in design. I've never seen a case so well thought out and executed. It's big. But it was meant to be and Caseborne has leaned into providing max protection. I can't wait to see where they go from here. I also would like to challenge them to expand their excellent design capabilities into a mid protection range where I feel a larger market might be available for them. Using this case, I am confident that they can come up with some sort of differentiator there as well.
Let me know if you if you have any questions, happy to answer them. I would say if you are looking for a max protection case, this is the one to get for the Z Fold 4.
Here is the link in case anyone is interested: https://a.co/d/dozUaBI